Reckitt Records Impairment Charge For Biofreeze
Executive Summary
Reckitt recorded a £152m impairment charge for Biofreeze in 2022 after the topical pain relief brand underperformed in the first half of the year. Despite issues for Biofreeze, Reckitt's Health business as a whole had a strong showing over the 12 months, with sales jumping by 19%.
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